Obituary: Mcdermott, Thelma E.

Thu., Oct. 24, 2013

McDERMOTT, Thelma E. Born January 29th, 1923 in Gary Minnesota.

Passed away October 22nd, 2013 in Spokane.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. McDermott and daughter Kathleen Turcott.

Survived by daughters; Janis Rhodes, Seattle, Patty Kollenborn, Spokane; sons, Jerry McDermott, Long- beach, CA, Ron McDermott, Don McDermott, Seattle; son-in-law Doug Ausink, Seattle; nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, six brothers and sisters, of Minnesota; numerous nieces and nephews.

The Rosary will be held Friday, October 25th, 7:00 PM.

The Memorial will be held on Saturday, October 26th, 10:00 AM, at Our Lady of Fatima, 3327 S. Perry St.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic Charities Foundation, 12 E. 5th, Spokane, WA.

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